College Accounting | Feature Summary

John Price, University of North Texas
M. David Haddock, Chattanooga State Technical Comm. College
Horace Brock, University of North Texas
Connie Hahn, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Traven Reed, Canadore College

Feature Summary

Key instructional features are continued in this Canadian edition. Short units of instruction; a clear, concise writing style; numerous illustrations and examples; and abundant questions, exercises, and problems.
Chapter Organization. Chapters are organized to present an orderly flow of accounting concepts. A logical progression of learning is established as the text proceeds from basic concepts to the accounting cycle for a proprietorship.
Short Learning Modules. Each chapter is divided into short learning modules, each of which is followed by a student self-check activity. By completing this activity, students will know instantly whether they have mastered the accounting concepts in the module and should proceed to the next section.
Competency-Based Chapter Objectives. Chapter objectives based on expected learner outcomes introduce each chapter. Within the chapter, each objective is repeated as marginal text alongside material that develops the objective. End-of-chapter review, exercises, and problems also reference the chapter objectives.
Comprehensive Illustrations. Full-scale colour illustrations throughout the textbook enhance student understanding. Examples include flow charts of accounting concepts; T-account analyses; diagrams that highlight posting procedures; and detailed journals, worksheets, and financial statements.
Key Terms and Margin Glossary. Helping students to master accounting vocabulary is a major feature of each chapter. All new terms are previewed on the chapter-opener page, placed in boldface type where defined, and defined again on the margin. In addition, a master glossary appears at the end of the textbook, and the index highlights all defined terms.
Instructional Margin Notes. “Remember!” margin notes emphasize points to remember. The margin also highlights learning objectives.
Website addresses. Weblinks in the margin provide students with Internet resources to further their study of accounting.
End-of-Chapter Exercises. A and B Problems, Challenge Problem, Critical Thinking Problem. Each major concept in a chapter is supported with an exercise. Chapter problems combine two or more major concepts and progress in difficulty. The Challenge Problem helps students integrate chapter content with prior learning, and the Critical Thinking problem requires students to apply concepts in making business and accounting decisions.
In-Text Mini-Practice Sets. Two mini-practice sets cover accounting cycles for a proprietorship. Stationery is included in the Working Papers.
Computer Activities. Students may complete selected exercises and problems in Chapters 7–12 on a computer. Icons beside the activities designate the type of software to be used: Simply Accounting or Excel spreadsheet.